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Hannah Wilke (born Arlene Hannah Butter; (March 7, 1940 – January 28, 1993) was an American painter, sculptor, photographer, video artist and performance artist. Wilke's work is known for exploring issues of feminism, sexuality and femininity.
Jan 28, 1993 · Learn about Hannah Wilke, an American artist who used her own body and ephemeral materials to challenge stereotypes and objectification of women. Explore her paintings, performances, videos, and sculptures that explore female identity, sexuality, and postmodernism.
- American
- March 7, 1940
- New York City, USA
- January 28, 1993
Hannah Wilke was a conceptual and performance artist who explored themes of femininity, sexuality, and mortality. She created works such as Untitled (1967), In the Doghouse (1973), and Hello Boys (1975).
Hannah Wilke was a pioneer of performance and photographic art that challenged the male gaze and celebrated female sexuality. Learn about her life, works, and legacy on artnet, where you can find her artworks for sale and auction.
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A career-spanning exhibition of the American artist Hannah Wilke (1940–93), who explored the vitality and vulnerability of the human body in sculpture, photography, video, and performance. The exhibition challenges gender inequality and empowers viewers to realize a more sensuous connection to life and a more liberated society.
Jun 1, 2021 · Hannah Wilke’s work laid bare at the Pulitzer Art Foundation. Nearly 120 works by the pioneering feminist artist who used her body as a central focus of her work are on view in St Louis....
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Learn about Hannah Wilke, a pioneering feminist conceptual artist who worked in sculpture, drawing, photography, performance and installation. See her achievements, grants, teaching positions and selected exhibitions from 1961 to 1993.
